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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
4
The Newton Record notes the convention week may not ruin prospects as the country fights the gold standard. It reports a three month contraction with improvement in commercial and industrial conditions and an expected continued recovery.
The article notes Johnny Wannamaker’s illness from economic worry and political despair but reports he is salvaged by being conferred an LL D degree by a Washington colored college under the new administration.
Minnie Agnes Walsh announces her candidacy for the Republican nomination for county superintendent. The incumbent, Mise Walsh, is serving a second term and is described as diligent and experienced. The Record supports selecting county officers by merit and fitness, not sex or incumbency.
A Des Moines Leader column advocates protectionist theory under the Dingley tariff, arguing foreign woolens will shift to domestic production, boosting corn prices and American employment. It contrasts Republican protection with Democratic tariff reform, recounting past hardship and praising current era.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces a special low round trip fare on June 15 for the Maple Leaf Route, one fare plus two dollars, with tickets valid twenty one days. Maple Leaf agents will provide rates and details on stopover privileges.
The board of public works led by Sims and Boardman endorses concrete over sand foundations as the strongest, most durable base for paving. They cite higher long term stability, comparable costs since 1894, and easier repair when breaches occur. Curbing types and sidewalk varieties are analyzed, with cement and brick favored. The report notes wider sidewalks may be needed around the square as crowds grow.
A detailed historical review traces the 1824 and 1828 tariff surpluses, public land sales, and money flow that fueled 1830s bank liberalization and the specie circular. It covers Jackson era bank deposits shifts, a 39 million treasury distribution, the 1837 crash, and subsequent reforms including the sub treasury, New York safety fund, and the National Banking system, ending with Buchanan-era currency failures.
Murphy reports Keeton attended log rolling in Marshalltown Tuesday and Wednesday. Vic and Loella Reynolds joined children's day at Mt. Zion Sunday. Mrs. Sturdevant and Miss Ida Mort ley of Newton visited G W Newell and attended children’s day at Hixson Grove Sunday. John Young of Newton visited Noble Fugard Sunday to Tuesday. Alma Dunn of Newton enjoys country time this week. John Sherman and family of Sully attended chapel exercises Sunday and dined with Rev. Rouze family. J B Foltz family of Kellogg visited Ed Miller Sunday. Fred Eaton of Newton visited his son Will Sunday. H S Morrison and wife visited J G Morrison and attended Hixson Grove exercises Sunday. Children’s Day observed by Hixson Grove Sunday school with program The Conquering Cross and profuse flower decorations. Y P S C E flower committee distributed button hole bouquets with quotation cards. Rev Handyard family visited John Davis last Tuesday. L B Clement sister Maud and Ruth Powell of RECORD visited Ira Fugard last Saturday night. L B Ritter and wife dined with Z T Hixson Sunday. A Kellogg banquet scheduled for this Friday evening.
Frank Russell shorn McKinley wool crop at his farm while S G Russell works there this week. Roy Allen of Newton visited relatives near Murphy last Sunday. The Murphy Band plans an ice cream sociable at Noble Fugard’s on the old Sweeney farm, East Buena Vista, next Friday June 18 1897. General invitation extended to all.
Taintor J B Rhine and family visited Granville relatives returning home Sunday leaving wife and two daughters for a week with friends. Granville gains a new doctor. Mrs. Louisa Shaw remains ill but improving under Dr John Smith. Granville M E Sunday School held Children's Day with a morning program and a $3.33 collection.
New York City round trip at one and one third fare under the Maple Leaf Route along the Chicago Great Western Railway for the National Association of Master Plumbers convention June 15 to 19 and the Music Teachers National Association meeting June 24 to 28. Agents are ready to answer travel inquiries and promote reduced rates for Chautauqua Waterloo events June 29 to July 15.
Special round trip fare to Pittsburg via Chicago Great Western Railway Maple Leaf Route offered for the Junior Order United American Mechanics meeting from June 15 to 19. Travel to Pittsburg, return included, fare details apply.
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